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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Dagenham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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The following table shows the extent of unsoundness existing in these animals, the affected meat being surrendered in each case:—
| Cattle, including Cows. | Calves. | Sheep and Lambs. | Pigs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number inspected | 940 | 20 | 1,686 | 811 |
| 2 | — | 3 | — | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 39 | — | 12 | 29 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with disease other than Tuberculosis | 4.36 | - | .89 | 3.58 |
| 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Carcases of which some part or organ was condemned | 103 | — | — | 40 |
| Percentage of the number inspected affected with tuberculosis | 11.06 | - | — | 5.06 |
In addition to the above, the following casualties
were inspected:—
14 Beasts— 250 lbs. (injury) surrendered.
1 Sheep— 22 lbs. (injury) surrendered.
Legal Proceedings.
Whilst examining meat in a butcher's shop, a
District Sanitary Inspector noticed a pair of beast's
lungs which were badly affected with Tuberculosis.
The lungs were seized and the butcher prosecuted under
the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1875. The
defendant was fined £l.